Scotland Travel Stories

Apr 8, 2022 • 5 min read

Here's how Lonely Planet contributor Rachel Horne learned how to keep her costs low and her spirits high in Scotland.

Mar 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Torchlit processions, frigid swims, whisky and emotional renditions of “Auld Lang Syne”: here’s what to expect at Scotland’s Hogmanay festivities.

Jan 13, 2021 • 6 min read

If you enjoy a drink and want a fitness challenge, these six boozy marathons and races could tempt you to pull on your running shoes.

Nov 30, 2020 • 5 min read

From choosing cabins to buying tickets, here's what you need to know about the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night train services.

Sep 10, 2020 • 10 min read

The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s very own Route 66. Buckle up for a road trip around Britain’s outer limits, where you’ll find otherworldly landscapes.

Aug 14, 2020 • 4 min read

With epic coastlines, hidden coves, misty mountains and everything in between, here are the top natural wonders in the UK. 

Apr 21, 2020 • 3 min read

Travel writer Hanna Summers revisits her campervan trip in Scotland, and the beach that changed her life.

Feb 17, 2020 • 5 min read

Here's how to plan and pack for a summer in a caravan with young children.

Dec 6, 2019 • 5 min read

Burns Night on 25 January is Scotland’s national celebration of the country’s most famous poet, Robert Burns. We bring you the story behind the supper.

Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read

It’s the biggest arts fest on the planet, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Throughout summer world-class music, theatre, comedy, dance,…

May 7, 2019 • 3 min read

After months of being stuck under the clouds, summer is when Glasgow comes to life.

Apr 17, 2019 • 5 min read

Famous nightlife, a revered music scene and unique architecture are just a handful of reasons Glasgow deserves at least 48 hours of your time.

Apr 16, 2019 • 5 min read

'Piled deep and massy, close and high; mine own romantic town.' So wrote Sir Walter Scott of Edinburgh, the city of his birth, and the first in the world…

Apr 11, 2019 • 5 min read

For remoteness and adventure in the very north of Britain, Shetland, an archipelago of islands halfway between the UK and Norway, offers all the best of…

Feb 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Edinburgh in springtime is beautiful, even if the weather at this time of year can still be a touch temperamental. The city’s world-class parks and…

Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read

One of Glasgow’s claims to fame is its nightlife. Think of its drinking scene and you may picture wood-panelled pubs stocked to the ceiling with whisky…

Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is an unbeatable city, steeped in history, culture, nature, architecture and constantly shifting northern light. From royal ships and ancient…

Sep 12, 2018 • 6 min read

OK, yes, it can be rainy. And cloudy. And a little cold. But when you get a clear night in Britain, the evening sky is as wondrous as anywhere. For one…

Sep 10, 2018 • 5 min read

Edinburgh is the perfect city for a weekend break – compact, easily navigable, and packed with iconic landmarks, staggering views, and an unparalleled mix…

Jul 5, 2018 • 6 min read

Blame it on the dreary weather, the self-deprecating humour of the Brits, or their outlandish love of wacky races, but when it comes to bizarre events,…

Mar 14, 2018 • 6 min read

Dundee isn't an obvious destination in a country with so much to offer, but Scotland's fourth largest city has big plans to transform its gritty, post…

Sep 1, 2017 • 7 min read

Travel in the UK can be a bargain experience if you do it right. Museums and galleries are often free, historic cities and parks offer plenty of options…